Equipment Operator I - Street Sweeper Operations Job at City of Colorado Springs, CO
Equipment Operator I - Sweeper Operations
In this position you will perform routine street sweeping operations for vehicle and pedestrian safety, to keep our streets clean, and to reduce air and water pollution by preventing trash, sand, salt, and other pollutants from entering and plugging our storm water system.
This posting will fill two vacancies.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- PERA Retirement
- Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
- Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
- Medical Management Programs
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
- Operate equipment such as a sweeper, front end loader, backhoe, utility truck with trailer, and tankers
- Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander; apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products during snow removal operations
- Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
- Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
- Perform manual labor such as sweeping pedestrian ramps and shoveling snow
- Safely operate hand and power tools equipment such as leaf blowers, trimmers, shovels, rakes, Madvac, and power brooms
- Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
- Assist other divisions within the Public Works departments as business needs permit
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of full-time experience in related area of assignment
- Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado CDL Class B driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
(NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, and drag up to 50 pounds occasionally; use fingers, hands, and legs; distinguish colors, and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions
Extreme Weather - Daily
Wetness and Humidity - Daily
Respiratory Hazards - Daily exposure to toxic chemicals, dust, fumes, odors, and gases
Noise and Vibrations - Daily
Physical Hazards - Motorized equipment, heavy machinery, and heavy traffic daily
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuously
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently
You will be required to respond to emergency after-hours callouts.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit Colorado Springs Jobs and click on ‘Apply for a City Career’ > ‘City Career Postings – Apply Now’ button to complete an online application. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a NEOGOV/governmentjobs.com user ID and password).
- Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources (HR) in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
- Our NEOGOV application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
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